Cockscomb Seeds - Flower Plant
Cockscomb Seeds - Flower Plant
Cockscomb Seeds - Flower Plant

Cockscomb Seeds - Flower Plant

Suitable for home gardening use
$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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Product description

Cockscomb Seeds

Cockscomb is a warm-season flowering annual admired for its distinctive crested blooms and vibrant colors. Its unique flower heads provide long-lasting visual interest in flower beds, borders, containers, and cutting gardens. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and blooms from summer through fall.

Flower Seed
Annual
Long Blooming
Cut Flower

Key Features

Unique Crested Blooms

Produces large, velvety flower heads with distinctive crested shapes in brilliant seasonal colors.

Long Flowering Season

Provides continuous blooms from summer until frost with regular maintenance.

Excellent Cut Flower

Fresh and dried blooms are well suited for floral arrangements and decorative displays.

Landscape Versatility

Ideal for borders, flower beds, containers, cottage gardens, and mass plantings.

Product Highlights

Distinctive crested flowers
Bright seasonal color
Long blooming
Cut flower favorite
Container suitable
Pollinator friendly
Full sun
Well-drained fertile soil

Specifications

Scientific Name Celosia cristata
Common Name Cockscomb
Seed Type Flower Seed
Growth Habit Annual
USDA Zones 2–11 (Grown as an Annual)
Planting Season Spring
Growing Season Summer Through Fall
Sowing Season Spring
Sowing Months March–May
Germination Time 7–14 Days
Germination Conditions 70–80°F (21–27°C)
Sunlight Full Sun
Soil Rich, Well-Drained Soil
Watering Moderate; Keep Soil Evenly Moist During Establishment
Mature Size 12–36 in Tall × 10–18 in Wide
Plant Spacing 10–12 in Apart

Growing Guide

Step 1: Start seeds indoors before the last frost or sow outdoors after the soil has warmed.
Step 2: Keep the growing medium evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
Step 3: Transplant into a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil.
Step 4: Water regularly during establishment and avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Step 5: Harvest blooms for fresh or dried arrangements or remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.

Perfect For Flower Beds, Borders, Containers And Cutting Gardens

Cockscomb brings bold texture and vibrant color to summer landscapes with its distinctive crested flowers and long-lasting blooms. It is an excellent choice for ornamental gardens, patio containers, floral arrangements, and colorful seasonal displays.